Tree Preservation and the Urban Forest 

The city’s urban forest plan includes policy recommendations for public and private trees. It features an extensive implementation matrix that outlines goals, cost estimates, policies, staff resources, and timelines. Major goals include revising their existing tree and landscaping codes, improving existing program management, and developing programs for grove protection, urban forestry stewardship, and tree identification and abatement. The ultimate goal is to reach a canopy cover of 40 percent.